Austria vs Ireland
head-to-head record
- Austria wins
- 9
- Draws
- 5
- Ireland wins
- 3
17 meetings, 1952 to 2026Goals: Austria 39, Ireland 21
Austria and Ireland have met 17 times since 1952. Austria have won 9, Ireland 3, and 5 matches ended level. They last met on 1 October 2026, when the match ended 2–2 in the Nations League.
The 17 meetings have produced 60 goals, 3.53 per game. The biggest win is Austria’s 6–0 in Euro qualifying in 1971. Ireland are unbeaten in the last three meetings (1 win, 2 draws). They went 23 years without meeting, between 1971 and 1995.
Who has won more, Austria or Ireland?
All matches17 matches
Competitive11 matches
Friendlies6 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Austria 39, Ireland 213.53 per game
- First meeting
- Austria 6–0 IrelandFriendly, 7 May 1952
- Most recent
- Ireland 2–2 AustriaNations League, 1 Oct 2026
- Austria’s biggest win
- Austria 6–0 IrelandEuro qualifying, 10 Oct 1971
- Ireland’s biggest win
- Ireland 4–0 AustriaFriendly, 25 Mar 1953
- Most goals in a meeting
- Austria 6–0 IrelandEuro qualifying, 10 Oct 1971
- Current run
- Ireland unbeaten in 3
- Biggest upset
- Ireland 1–3 AustriaEuro qualifying, 11 Jun 1995Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 14%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Austria 1898 (22nd), Ireland 1763 (44th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Ireland2Austria2
Nations League
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Ireland1Austria1
World Cup qualifying
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Austria0Ireland1
World Cup qualifying
Vienna, Austria
- Austria1Ireland0
World Cup qualifying
Vienna, Austria
- Ireland2Austria2
World Cup qualifying
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Austria win and drops with every Ireland win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Austria's home games
8 matches
611
AustriaDrawsIreland
In Ireland's home games
9 matches
342
AustriaDrawsIreland
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Austria | Draws | Ireland | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15–9 |
| Euro qualifying | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18–6 |
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4–4 |
| Nations League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2–2 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 | 14 | |
| 1960s | 5 | 15 | |
| 1970s | 2 | 11 | |
| 1990s | 2 | 8 | |
| 2010s | 4 | 8 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 4 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Austria | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 41971 to 1995 | 12016 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 81966 to 2013 | 32016 to 2026 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 11 June 2017 to 1 October 2026.
Top scorers in Austria vs Ireland
- 1Jonathan WaltersIreland3(1 penalty)
- 2Peter StögerAustria3
- 3Thomas ParitsAustria3
- 4David AlabaAustria2
- 5Kurt JaraAustria2
- 6Noel CantwellIreland2(1 penalty)
- 7Toni PolsterAustria2
Scorer records exist for 9 of the 17 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Austria and Ireland played each other?
17 times, starting on 7 May 1952. 11 of those meetings were competitive and 6 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Austria and Ireland?
Austria, with 9 wins to 3. 5 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Austria vs Ireland?
Austria’s 6–0 win in Euro qualifying on 10 October 1971 in Linz.
When did Austria and Ireland last play?
On 1 October 2026 in Dublin, when the match ended 2–2 in the Nations League.
What is the competitive record between Austria and Ireland?
In 11 competitive matches, Austria have 5 wins, Ireland have 2, and 4 ended level.
When do Austria and Ireland play next?
On 14 November 2026 in the Nations League (League B, Group 3).
Every Austria vs Ireland result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2–2 | Austria | Nations League | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Ireland | 1–1 | Austria | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Austria | 0–1 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Vienna, Austria | |
| Austria | 1–0 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Vienna, Austria | |
| Ireland | 2–2 | Austria | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Austria | 3–1 | Ireland | Euro qualifying | Vienna, Austria | |
| Ireland | 1–3 | Austria | Euro qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Austria | 6–0 | Ireland | Euro qualifying | Linz, Austria | |
| Ireland | 1–4 | Austria | Euro qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Ireland | 2–2 | Austria | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Austria | 1–0 | Ireland | Friendly | Vienna, Austria | |
| Ireland | 3–2 | Austria | Euro qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Austria | 0–0 | Ireland | Euro qualifying | Vienna, Austria | |
| Ireland | 2–3 | Austria | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Austria | 3–1 | Ireland | Friendly | Vienna, Austria | |
| Irelandas Éire | 4–0 | Austria | Friendly | Dublin, Éire | |
| Austria | 6–0 | Irelandas Éire | Friendly | Vienna, Austria |
Recent form
Austria
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.